Scotland

George Purves has worked at United Auctions for 24 years

With tenant farmers feeling overlooked in the discussion about the impact of Inheritance Tax changes on their farms, chief reporter Rachael Brown takes a look at the concerns coming from the sector

But as the dry spell continues, concerns over irrigation mount

President welcomes Baroness Minette Batters' appointment but says Budget plans 'undermine its credibility'

Cllr Alastair Redman, Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, writes about the continued decline of and 'serious investment' needed in rural services

The Yates family run two pedigree Holstein herds in Kirkcudbrightshire on the same management system, with one milked three times a day and the other twice

Kenny Logan, Gabby Logan, Ally McCoist and many more are set to embark on a mammoth fundraising challenge on behalf of MND charity My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

NFU publishes its response to the UK farm assurance review and commits to learning from lessons in the past when it comes to developing and implementing environmental standards, a 10-year vision for the beef sector to help build confidence and a sustainable future for British beef, and National Sheep Association revealed 87% of farmers surveyed have experienced a dog attack on their sheep in the last 12 months

Perthshire farmers by trade and firefighters by choice, this father-daughter team serves its community in more ways than one

Despite UK beef production being expected to fall this year, with tighter supplies anticipated in the second half compared to the first, QMS said beef prices could remain strong for farmers